{"title":"Hot Spots \u0026 Bacterial Infections","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCMD Pet Solutions offers herbal skin care designed to support pets with hot spots and superficial bacterial irritation. Gentle botanical products help calm redness, reduce persistent scratching, and support a healthier skin barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"solution-fo-toxic-heat-herbal-supplement","title":"Solution FO: Toxic Heat Herbal Supplement","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFolliculitis (pustules\/pus-filled bumps): Have you heard the term “pyoderma” from your vet? Pyoderma literally means pus in the skin. They are infections and one of the most common skin issues in dogs (not as common in cats). They can be “superficial” if they only involve superficial infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis). Or they can be classified as “deep pyoderma” (a.k.a. “deep folliculitis”) when the infection breaks through the hair follicle and causes a deeper infection. They are usually a bacterial (staph) infection. Superficial and deep folliculitis almost always have an underlying cause (allergies or endocrine disorders are common) that absolutely needs to be investigated by your pet’s veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFolliculitis is a deeper issue than the superficial moist dermatitis of hot spots (choose SOLUTION HS for hot spots). There can be many types of lesions present, including redness, papules, bald spots, pustules, erosions, and crusts. They itch and might even be painful. According to Chinese Medicine, we understand this condition to have Toxic Heat. Our supplement SOLUTION FO: Toxic Heat is a cocktail of herbs that Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Resolve Toxins and Stop Itch. It works on a deeper level than SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat. **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773696901401,"sku":"PHS-FO-TH-100","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/FO_Toxic_Heat_supplement.jpg?v=1765902535"},{"product_id":"solution-fo-toxic-heat-topical-powder","title":"Solution FO: Toxic Heat Topical Powder","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Current batch is last batch available and has a Best By date of 12\/2027, if you want to stock up. This product will be retired once current batch sells out.]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFolliculitis (pustules\/pus-filled bumps): Have you heard the term “pyoderma” from your vet? Pyoderma literally means pus in the skin. They are infections and one of the most common skin issues in dogs (not as common in cats). They can be “superficial” if they only involve superficial infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis). Or they can be classified as “deep pyoderma” (a.k.a. “deep folliculitis”) when the infection breaks through the hair follicle and causes a deeper infection. They are usually a bacterial (staph) infection. Superficial and deep folliculitis almost always have an underlying cause (allergies or endocrine disorders are common) that absolutely needs to be investigated by your pet’s veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSOLUTION FO: TOXIC HEAT \u003cem\u003eTopical Powder\u003c\/em\u003e is for use on wet (suppurative) lesions to help absorb the pus that oozes out. If pustules are mostly dry (they do not ooze pus), use SOLUTION FO: Toxic Heat \u003cem\u003eTopical Tincture\u003c\/em\u003e followed by SOLUTION FO: Toxic Heat \u003cem\u003eOintment\u003c\/em\u003e to affected skin 3 times daily. **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773696934169,"sku":"PEP-FO-TH-TP","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/FO_TOXIC_HEAT_topical_powder.jpg?v=1765902317"},{"product_id":"solution-fo-toxic-heat-topical-tincture","title":"Solution FO: Toxic Heat Topical Tincture","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolliculitis (pustules\/pus-filled bumps): Have you heard the term “pyoderma” from your vet? Pyoderma literally means pus in the skin. They are infections and one of the most common skin issues in dogs (not as common in cats). They can be “superficial” if they only involve superficial infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis). Or they can be classified as “deep pyoderma” (a.k.a. “deep folliculitis”) when the infection breaks through the hair follicle and causes a deeper infection. They are usually a bacterial (staph) infection. Superficial and deep folliculitis almost always have an underlying cause (allergies or endocrine disorders are common) that absolutely needs to be investigated by your pet’s veterinarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLUTION FO: TOXIC HEAT \u003cem\u003eTopical Tincture\u003c\/em\u003e is for use on non-suppurative pustules (ones that do not ooze pus). **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 oz bottle\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773697032473,"sku":"PEP-FO-TH-TT","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/FO_TOXIC_HEAT_topical_powder.jpg?v=1765902317"},{"product_id":"solution-hs-damp-heat-herbal-ointment","title":"Solution HS: Damp Heat Herbal Ointment","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRed, moist, itchy hot spots or skin fold dermatitis: Hot spots are a common skin issue in dogs (less common in cats). “Hot spot” is the lay term for pyotraumatic dermatitis, a.k.a. acute moist dermatitis. Pyotraumatic dermatitis is caused by self-inflicted trauma to the skin. It results when your dog scratches or licks an itchy lesion (or chews a painful spot) and then consequentially a bacterial infection develops on the surface at the site of constant scratching\/licking\/chewing\/rubbing. Most of the time, there is a specific underlying issue that triggers your dog to create a hot spot, such as flea bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTrue hot spots are patches of bald red skin that weep and may be eroded (they look moist\/wet). They may even smell bad. They are very itchy and that is why your dog finds it very hard to leave the spot alone. According to Chinese Medicine, we understand these lesions to be Damp Heat with Toxins. Our SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat \u003cem\u003eHerbal Ointment\u003c\/em\u003e is for use on dry itchy hot spots (ones that do not weep fluid).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf lesions appear wet, apply SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat \u003cem\u003eTopical Powder \u003c\/em\u003eas needed to absorb the exudate before using this ointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSOLUTION HS: Damp Heat \u003cem\u003eHerbal Ointment\u003c\/em\u003e would also be appropriate for use in pets suffering with intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis). Skin fold dermatitis is a big problem in brachycephalic dogs and dogs with corkscrew tails and jowly lips, such as French bulldogs, bulldogs, pugs, Shar-Peis, mastiffs, blood hounds, basset hounds, Pekingese. **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773697261849,"sku":"PEP-HS-DH-OIN","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/HS_DAMP_HEAT_herbal_ointment.jpg?v=1765902323"},{"product_id":"solution-hs-damp-heat-herbal-supplement","title":"Solution HS: Damp Heat Herbal Supplement","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRed, moist, itchy hot spots or skin fold dermatitis: “Hot spot” is the lay term for acute moist dermatitis. They are common in dogs but not so common in cats. They are caused by self-inflicted trauma to the skin (pyotraumatic dermatitis) when your dog constantly scratches\/licks\/chews\/rubs a spot that itches or hurts. Most of the time, there is a specific underlying issue that triggers your dog to create a hot spot, such as flea bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHot spots are well-defined, usually bald patches of red skin that weep and may be eroded (they look moist\/wet) or may have golden yellow crusting. They may even smell bad. They are very itchy and that is why your dog finds it very hard to leave the spot alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSOLUTION HS: Damp Heat would also be appropriate for to support pets with intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis) because the Chinese Medicine pattern is the same for those conditions. Skin fold dermatitis is a big problem in brachycephalic dogs and dogs with corkscrew tails and jowly lips (skin with creases or folds), such as French bulldogs, bulldogs, pugs, Shar-Peis, mastiffs, blood hounds, basset hounds, Pekingese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAccording to Chinese Medicine, we understand hot spots and skin fold irritations to be Damp Heat with Toxins. Our supplement SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat is a cocktail of herbs that Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Resolve Toxins and Stop Itch. **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773697294617,"sku":"PHS-HS-DH-100","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/HS_Damp_Heat_supplement.jpg?v=1765902534"},{"product_id":"solution-hs-damp-heat-topical-powder","title":"Solution HS: DAMP HEAT Topical Powder","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRed, moist, itchy hot spots or skin fold dermatitis: “Hot spot” is the lay term for acute moist dermatitis. They are common in dogs but not so common in cats. They are caused by self-inflicted trauma to the skin (pyotraumatic dermatitis) when your dog constantly scratches\/licks\/chews\/rubs a spot that itches or hurts. Most of the time, there is a specific underlying issue that triggers your dog to create a hot spot, such as flea bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHot spots are well-defined, usually bald patches of red skin that weep and may be eroded (they look moist\/wet) or may have golden yellow crusting. They may even smell bad. They are very itchy and that is why your dog finds it very hard to leave the spot alone. When hot spots appear wet or they weep fluid, SOLUTION HS: DAMP HEAT Topical Powder can be helpful to absorb that exudate, so the skin has a better chance to heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSOLUTION HS: DAMP HEAT Topical Powder would also be appropriate for to support pets with impetigo or intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis) if the skin in the folds appears wet or weeps fluid. Skin fold dermatitis is a big problem in brachycephalic dogs and dogs with corkscrew tails and jowly lips, such as French bulldogs, bulldogs, pugs, Shar-Peis, mastiffs, blood hounds, basset hounds, Pekingese. **\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMD Pet Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773697327385,"sku":"PEP-HS-DH-TP","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0244\/1497\/files\/HS_DAMP_HEAT_topical_powder.jpg?v=1765902318"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cmdskinsolutions.com\/collections\/pets-hot-spots-bacterial-infections.oembed","provider":"CMD Skin Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}